Description

Sesame Noodle Salad is a quick, flavorful dish with a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet sesame-based dressing. Perfect served warm or chilled, it’s ideal for potlucks, picnics, or easy weeknight dinners, and can be adapted with proteins or veggies.

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package angel hair pasta

½ cup sesame oil

½ cup soy sauce

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon hot chili oil

¼ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon sesame seeds (or more, to taste)

1 green onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, diced

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Instructions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil.
Add angel hair pasta and cook for 4–5 minutes until al dente. Drain well.
In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, chili oil, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
Toss the drained pasta with the dressing until well coated.
Top with sesame seeds, green onion, and diced red bell pepper.
Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate for a cold salad.

Notes

Add vegetables like carrots, snow peas, broccoli, or cucumber for crunch.
Add cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu, or edamame for a protein boost.
Reduce sugar or replace with honey for a different sweetness profile.
Use gluten-free pasta and tamari for a gluten-free version.
Best served chilled after marinating overnight for more flavor depth.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg